'No guarantees' - joyful Glasgow cannot banish all Commonwealth doubts
Bev Lyons 22:57, 02 Aug 2026 Updated 23:01, 02 Aug 2026 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games reached its finale with a spectacular Closing Ceremony at the city’s…
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But as the number of sports rises - not beyond 20, as was planned for Victoria, but to 17 from the 10 in Glasgow - so will costs. After Victoria withdrew in 2023, Glasgow answered the SOS call - and organisers say the past 11 days in the Scottish city have "exceeded all expectations". George Black, chair of Glasgow 2026, said: “We have created an unforgettable games now from Glasgow to Ahmedabad - two great river cities.
Furthermore, A collaboration between sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and bagpiper Ross Ainslie, closed the ceremony with a musical tribute to the Indian 2030 host city.
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But as the number of sports rises - not beyond 20, as was planned for Victoria, but to 17 from the 10 in Glasgow - so will costs.
according to BBC SportAfter Victoria withdrew in 2023, Glasgow answered the SOS call - and organisers say the past 11 days in the Scottish city have "exceeded all expectations".
according to BBC SportGeorge Black, chair of Glasgow 2026, said: “We have created an unforgettable games now from Glasgow to Ahmedabad - two great river cities.
according to Daily RecordA collaboration between sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma and bagpiper Ross Ainslie, closed the ceremony with a musical tribute to the Indian 2030 host city.
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